The swimming pool, which strechtes from the front yard through the back yard underneath the dining room, was inspired by a similar design that Bennie Flores Ansell saw in "Architectural Digest." ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle ) less

The swimming pool, which strechtes from the front yard through the back yard underneath the dining room, was inspired by a similar design that Bennie Flores Ansell saw in "Architectural Digest." ( Michael ... more

Photo: Michael Paulsen, Staff

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Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John Staub original whose decor was reimagined by Houston interior designer Laura Umansky and her team.

Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John Staub original whose decor was reimagined by Houston interior designer Laura Umansky and her team.

Photo: Julie Soefer, Style Home Schlenker

Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John... Photo-3853857.88957 - Houston Chronicle

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Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John Staub original whose decor was reimagined by Houston interior designer Laura Umansky and her team.

Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John Staub original whose decor was reimagined by Houston interior designer Laura Umansky and her team.

Photo: Julie Soefer, Style Home Schlenker

Jill and Calvin Schlenker's home in River Oaks is a John Staub... Photo-3853856.88957 - Houston Chronicle